Use NTRIP with Geode and ArcGIS App

15 Sep 2021

After setting up and connecting the Geode, you can use Geode Connect to configure an NTRIP connection with the Geode before using this connection with an ESRI ArcGIS app. A continuous internet connection is required to maintain NTRIP corrections.

iPhone and iPad

1. Open Geode Connect.

2. Tap More > Receiver Configuration > NTRIP Configuration.

3. Enter the information supplied by your NTRIP service provider.

   • IP Address

   • Port

   • Username

   • Password

4. Verify Send GGA to Caster is checked.

5. Tap Save.

6. Tap Download Mount Points.

7. Tap the drop-down in the Mount Points section.

This will open a list of mount points in the network close to the Geode's position. The prefix SB means single baseline, which will connect the Geode with a single baseline caster. All other prefixes indicate network baselines. The closer the mount point, the more precise your positioning solution will be. If you have trouble connecting with the mount point you chose, select another. The Virtual Reference Station (VRS) mount points are likely to be a good option.

8. Choose the appropriate mount point.

9. Tap Save.

10. Tap Start NTRIP.

After obtaining a position fix (such as initially leaving the Geode turned on outside under open sky for 20 minutes), a green NTRIP connection icon will appear on the Geode Connect home screen to indicate NTRIP is working. It might take a minute or so to connect.

11. Open the ArcGIS app.

12. Log in with your username and password or skip the login.

13. Confirm the location provider is Integrated.

14. Open a map.

15. Tap the icon on the right to show your location.

16. To verify you are receiving information from the Geode you can perform a one or two-person test (while these instructions refer to using an Android device, these tests also work on an iPhone and iPad). 
    
    Note: The GPS accuracy displayed in the ArcGIS app will not be correct. See Geode Connect for correct accuracy information.

Android

1. Turn on Mock Location Services.

   • For instructions on how to set up mock locations see, Configure Geode Connect as Mock Location Provider.

2. Ensure Improve Location Accuracy is turned off.

   • In older versions of Android, tap Settings > Location > Mode > Device Only.

   • In Android version 9:

     • Go to Settings > Security & location > Location. Confirm Use Location is enabled. 

     • Select Google Location Accuracy. Confirm Improve Location Accuracy is disabled.

   • In Android version 11:

     • Go to Settings > Location. Ensure Use Location is enabled.

       • Under Location, select Advanced > Google Location Accuracy. Confirm Improve Location Accuracy is disabled.

       • Under Location, select Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning. Turn off Wi-Fi scanning. Turn off Bluetooth scanning.

3. Open Geode Connect.

4. Under Receiver Settings, tap NTRIP Configuration.

5. Enter the information provided by your NTRIP service provider.

   • IP Address

   • Port

   • Username

   • Password

6. Confirm Send GGA to Caster is checked.

7. Click Save.

8. Tap Download Mount Points.

9. Select a Mount Point from the drop-down list.

This will open a list of mount points in the network close to the Geode's position. The prefix SB means single baseline, which will connect the Geode with a single baseline caster. All other prefixes indicate network baselines. The closer the mount point, the more precise your positioning solution will be. If you have trouble connecting with the mount point you chose, select another. The Virtual Reference Station (VRS) mount points are likely to be a good option.

10. Choose the appropriate mount point.

11. Tap Save.

12. Tap Start NTRIP.

After obtaining a position fix (such as initially leaving the Geode turned on outside under open sky for 20 minutes), a green NTRIP connection icon will appear on the Geode Connect home screen to indicate NTRIP is working. It might take a minute or so to connect.

13. Open the ArcGIS app.

14. Log in with your username and password or skip the login.

15. Confirm the location provider is Integrated.

    • For more information on changing the location provider see, Connect ArcGIS Apps Directly to the Geode on Android Devices.

16. Open a map.

17. Tap the icon to show your location.

18. To verify you are receiving information from the Geode you can perform a one or two-person test as explained in Configure Geode Connect as Mock Location Provider.

Note: The GPS accuracy displayed in the ArcGIS app will not be correct. See Geode Connect for correct accuracy information.

24 Apr 2019

Instructions for using the Geode with NTRIP corrections in ESRI Collector for ArcGIS running on an Android device are provided in the following presentation.

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